How to Apply
As part of your application via the online University of Michigan Careers website, please submit:
- A cover letter addressing your interest in and qualifications for the course, including teaching experience and the section times you would be available
- A resume or curriculum vita
- UM academic transcript (unofficial is acceptable)
- Previous UM teaching evaluations or teaching history, as applicable
- Name and contact information, including email, for two-three teaching references
Course Description
The LSA Department of Women's and Gender Studies has GSI positions for the Fall 2025 term to lead three discussion sections for a faculty-led lecture in WGS-220 (Perspectives in Women's Health).
Responsibilities*
Successful applicants will teach three discussion sections of 25 students each for WGS 220 under the direction of the course instructor for a 50% GSI appointment. The duties of this appointment will also include grading (per lead faculty instruction), attending all lectures, holding weekly office hours, and leading discussion sections as scheduled, which may include development of some independent lesson plans. Responsibilities also include meeting regularly with the lead instructor and responding promptly to emails. Additional duties and responsibilities as outlined in the fraction calculation form. Note that both lecture and discussion sections are scheduled as in-person instruction. Please note that the employment obligations of this position include attendance at a mandatory GSI orientation (likely in person) as early as the week of August 11 and mandatory in person instructional team meetings the week of August 18.
Required Qualifications*
- Enrolled in good standing as a graduate student at the University of Michigan.
- Available to attend all lectures and to teach the scheduled section times.
- If the language of instruction at a student's undergraduate institution was not English, they must be evaluated by the English Language Institute (ELI) for English proficiency and either pass the GSI-OET or have this test waived by the ELI before they can be eligible for a GSI appointment in LS&A.
Desired Qualifications*
- Strong preference for applicants with prior teaching experience, some pedagogical training, and an interest in the course topic.
- Experience with Canvas.
- Previous experience teaching courses in WGS is desired.
- Demonstrated knowledge of one or more health-related topics and U.S. healthcare system
- Previous experience as a GSI is desired.
- LSA graduate students are preferred.
Modes of Work
Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.
Contact Information
Decision Making Process
Selection Process
GEO Contract Information
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Unsuccessful applications will be retained for consideration in the event that there are last minute openings for available positions. In the event that an employee does not receive their preferred assignment, they can request a written explanation or an in-person interview with the hiring agents(s) to be scheduled at a mutually agreed upon time.
This position, as posted, is subject to a collective bargaining agreement between the Regents of the University of Michigan and the Graduate Employees' Organization, American Federation of Teachers, AFL-CIO 3550.
Standard Practice Guide 601.38, Required Disclosure of Felony Charges and/or Felony Convictions applies to all Graduate Student Assistants (GSAs). SPG 601.38 may be accessed online at https://spg.umich.edu/policy/601.38 , and its relation to your employment can be found in MOU 10 of your employment contract.
U-M EEO Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.